May 05, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog SVC 
    
2022-2023 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Ethnic Studies

  
  • ETHNC 120 - Survey of the Chicano People


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    Introduction to the historical and contemporary development of the Chicano/a community, emphasizing their history, literature, political movements, education and related areas. Attention is given to economic, social, political and cultural experiences of Mexican-Americans, with a focus on past and contemporary issues of race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

    Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • ETHNC 201 - Minorities in American Society: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    Study of theories used for explaining ethnic minority relations in American society. Includes study of prejudice, discrimination, racism, ethnocentrism, and cultural patterns.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a “C” or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • ETHNC 299 - Learning into Action


    Credits: (1-15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action.

    Prerequisite: None.

Family Life

  
  • FL 131 - Parent Education Co-op, Infants & Toddlers


    Credits: (2)
    For parents with infants and toddlers; birth to 36 months. Includes child growth and development, guidance techniques, nutrition, child health and safety, activities for infants and toddlers and parental development. Curriculum may be delivered through weekly home visits and group meetings.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FL 132 - Parent Education Cooperative I


    Credits: (3)
    For parents with preschool children. Parents will be involved in the operation of the program through parent meetings, committee work, and classroom involvement.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FL 133 - Parent Education Cooperative II


    Credits: (3)
    For parents of pre-school age children enrolled in a community-based cooperative preschool. Pre-school serves as a lab setting in which parents will observe child development and behavior, positive approaches to guidance and positive adult/child interactions. Parents will participate in assisting the teacher in the classroom, attending monthly parent education sessions, and assistance with a committee job to maintain the lab/school.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FL 134 - Parent Education Cooperative III


    Credits: (3)
    For parents of preschool age children enrolled in a community-based cooperative preschool. Provides an opportunity for parents to focus on areas of child development and behavior, lab school organizational development, parenting and/or parents as teachers. Student participation includes practicing developmentally appropriate child guidance and positive adult/child activities, assisting the teacher in the classroom, attending monthly parent education sessions, and performing committee or leadership roles to support the lab/school.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FL 140 - Parent Education Co-op for Second Parent


    Credits: (1)
    For second parent of families in cooperative group of toddlers, three-year olds, four-year olds, and five year olds. Parents will be involved in operation of the program through parent meetings, committee work, or classroom involvement.

    Prerequisite: None.

Fire Protection Technology

  
  • FIRE 100 - Principles of Emergency Services


    Credits: (5)
    Overview of fire protection and emergency services, career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire department as part of local government; laws and regulation affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy & tactics; and life safety initiatives.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 101 - Fire Chemistry


    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to basic concepts of chemistry and the chemical/physical nature of fire and its development.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 103 - Building Construction For Fire Protection


    Credits: (3)
    Concepts of building construction, structure rating and classification, and uniform codes. Building systems including floors, ceilings, walls, roofs and building support systems. Building collapse and firefighter safety in burning buildings.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 120 - Firefighter Skills I


    Credits: (8)
    Preparation for initial assignment as a basic firefighter with a structural fire agency. Meets minimum training requirements of WAC 296-305 and NFPA Standard 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. For students seeking Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshals Office certification for Firefighter 1.

    Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • FIRE 121 - Firefighter Skills II


    Credits: (4)
    Continues foundational knowledge and skills mastered in FIRE 120. Prepares the student for mastery of higher level tactical skills and knowledge typically associated with truck company operations.

    Prerequisite: FIRE 120 with a “C” or higher.
  
  • FIRE 122 - Firefighter Skills III


    Credits: (4)
    Continues the foundational knowledge and skills mastered in FIRE 121. Prepares the student for mastery of higher level tactical skills and knowledge typically associated with engine company operations. For students seeking Washington State Patrol, State Fire Marshals Office certification for Firefighter 2.

    Prerequisite: FIRE 121 with a “C” or higher.
  
  • FIRE 126 - Wildland Firefighting


    Credits: (3)
    Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to be certified as a Wildland Firefighter 2 and suppress wildland fires while under close supervision. Provides required training for all personnel prior to certification as a Firefighter (FFT2) under the Wildland Qualification System (NWCG 310-1).

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 130 - Emergency Vehicle Driving


    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to driving various types of fire apparatus in emergency and non-emergency modes. Meets academic and drill ground training requirements for Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention certification. Valid driver’s license required.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 140 - Emergency Medical Responder


    Credits: (5)
    Classroom instruction and practical field exercises to prepare students to take the Washington State 60-hour First Responder emergency medical certification test battery.

    Prerequisite: In accordance with Washington State Law, must be at least 17 years of age at course start.
  
  • FIRE 160 - Hazardous Materials First Responder


    Credits: (5)
    Prepares firefighters who witness or discover hazardous materials releases to recognize the presence of hazmat, protect themselves, secure the area, initiate emergency response of additional resources, and take defensive actions. Meets the training requirements for Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness & Operations. Meets the training requirements for Hazardous Materials First ResponderAwareness & Operations Level certification.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 162 - Hazardous Materials Awareness For Public Safety


    Credits: (1)
    Provides the basic skills necessary to safely and effectively manage the initial activities of an emergency involving the uncontrolled release of dangerous chemicals. Focuses on responding to and assessing the hazard involved, and making necessary notifications of hazardous material spills. For emergency pre-hospital care personnel, emergency communications officers, law enforcement officers, private industry employees, public works personnel, and Wildland firefighters.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 199 - Fire Service Internship


    Credits: (1)
    Relevant work experience through appointment to a fire protection agency. Augments classroom learning by applying skills and knowledge learned and opportunity to develop workplace ethics, appropriate performance levels, and behavioral traits in workplace settings.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. Completion of FIRE 120 with minimum C grade or Department Chair approval. Must possess Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials First Responder, Operations certifications from the Washington State Fire Marshal
  
  • FIRE 210 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention


    Credits: (3)
    History and philosophy of fire prevention. Covers fire protection & prevention challenges, public education, laws and codes, and a review of current fire prevention programs.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 211 - Fire Protection Systems


    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to the concepts and principles of fire protection systems including fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire detection and alarm systems, and special hazard systems.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 212 - Fire Codes & Ordinances


    Credits: (3)
    Covers the International Fire Code and certain chapters of the International Building Code. Develop a working knowledge of the Codes and their application to fire inspections.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 213 - Fire & Life Safety Education


    Credits: (3)
    Provides the fundamental and technical knowledge needed to coordinate and deliver existing fire safety educational programs and information. Assists the student in meeting job performance requirements of NFPA 1035, Professional Qualifications for Fire & Life Safety Educator, for Fire & Life Safety Educator 1 and prepares the student for Washington State certification testing for Public Fire & Life Safety Educator.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 214 - Fire Investigation


    Credits: (3)
    Provides the fundamental and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes. Assists the student in meeting the job performance requirements of NFPA 1033, Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, and prepares the student for Washington State certification testing for Fire Investigator.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 215 - Fire Inspection & Code Enforcement


    Credits: (3)
    Provides the fundamental and technical knowledge needed to conduct basic fire inspections and apply codes and standards. Assists the student in meeting the job performance requirements of NFPA 1031, Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, for Fire Inspector 1. Prepares the student for Washington State certification testing for Fire Inspector I.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 223 - Live Fire Operations


    Credits: (1)
    Introduction to fire development theory as well as water application principals in order to effectively extinguish interior “”Class A”” fires. Provides the skills necessary to function as the nozzle operator of an interior fire attack team. Also introduces the basic properties of fire- fighting foam and the application methods used to control and combat “Class B” liquid fires.

    Prerequisite: FIRE 271 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • FIRE 230 - Fire Service Hydraulics


    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to hydraulics as it affects fire stream development and water supply. Includes formula and table calculation of friction loss and engine pressures using hydraulic principles. Covers water main systems, water tender shuttle operations, and fire engine pumping operations. Studies fire pump construction, operation, and techniques of pumping. Pumping evolutions are practiced to become proficient in performing various water supply and attack evolutions.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 240 - Rescue Systems Awareness


    Credits: (3)
    Apply search and rescue skills, approach rescue situations safely, and understand the organizational concerns at a structural collapse incident. Provides skill sets that meet or exceed NFPA 1670 at the awareness level for various rescue situations.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 241 - Vehicle Extrication


    Credits: (3)
    Techniques of rescue company operations to gain entry to damaged vehicles, disentangle and prepare patients for transport, and extricate to safety and care. Includes scene management, heavy rescue apparatus, and equipment and practical applications.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 242 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician


    Credits: (12)
    Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum and abiding by the laws of the Washington State. Learn to recognize, assess and treat medical and trauma related emergencies at the basic life support level. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing and includes the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification practical examination for EMT-Basic.

    Prerequisite: In accordance with Washington State Law, must be at least 17 years of age at course start.
  
  • FIRE 243 - Enhanced Emergency Medical Technician


    Credits: (15)
    Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum, Washington State Department of Health regulation, and Skagit County EMS protocol. Learn to recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies at the basic life support level. Master field skills for placement in responding EMS companies. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing and includes the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification practical examination for EMT-Basic.

    Prerequisite: In accordance with Washington State Law, must be at least 17 years of age at course start.
  
  • FIRE 246 - Wilderness EMT


    Credits: (3)
    For EMTs who need to acquire wilderness emergency medical skills and knowledge to be certified as Wilderness EMTs. Learn to provide patient care using improvised equipment.

    Prerequisite: FIRE 242 or EMT-B certification.
  
  • FIRE 247 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Part I


    Credits: (6)
    Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum and abiding by the laws of Washington State. Learn to recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies at the basic life support level. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing.

    Prerequisite: In accordance with Washington State Law, must be at least 17 years of age at course start.
  
  • FIRE 248 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Part II


    Credits: (6)
    Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum and abiding by the laws of Washington State. Learn to recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies at the basic life support level. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing and includes the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification practical examination for EMT-Basic.

    Prerequisite: FIRE 247 with a “C” or higher.
  
  • FIRE 275 - Emergency Service Leadership


    Credits: (3)
    Meets training requirements for National Fire Academy, Leadership training series and part of Washington State training requirement for certification as Fire Officer I. For mid-range managers and company officers to enhance critical skills and experience needed to be effective as leaders.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 278 - Managing Company Tactical Operations


    Credits: (3)
    Provides a basic foundation for the management of one or more companies operating at a structural fire emergency. Uses simulations to apply concepts and develop skills.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • FIRE 279 - Fire Services Safety & Survival


    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.

    Prerequisite: None.

Geographic Information Systems

  
  • GIS 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


    Credits: (5)
    Principles and conceptual overview of GIS software. Covers the use and applications in natural resource management, and other fields utilizing GIS, with hands-on experience using ArcGIS. Computer and spreadsheet familiarity required.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • GIS 102 - Geographic Information Systems II


    Credits: (5)
    Develop advanced skills using ESRIs ArcGIS. Learn the basics of the Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions for ArcGIS. Other topics include types of GIS data available and map accuracy standards.

    Prerequisite: GIS 101 with a “C” or higher.
  
  • GIS 105 - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS)


    Credits: (2)
    Introduction to global positioning systems (GPS) and their uses in natural resources and agriculture.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • GIS 106 - Advanced Global Positioning Systems


    Credits: (2)
    Continuation of GIS 105. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data management. Integration of GPS data into mapping software and displaying with Google Earth and ArcGIS.

    Prerequisite: GIS 101 with a “C” or higher and GIS 105 with a “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • GIS 107 - Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS)


    Credits: (5)
    Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Focusing on its uses in environmental and agricultural applications, including data management, GPS data integration with mapping software and displaying data with Google Earth and ArcMap. Emerging GPS data collection methods (i.e. apps like ArcCollector) with smart devices explored.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • GIS 199 - Cooperative Education


    Credits: (1-15)
    Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
  
  • GIS 202 - Introduction to Remote Sensing


    Credits: (5)
    Principles and conceptual overview of remote sensing instruments and how data and images are used to monitor and evaluate the condition and distribution of the earth’s surface features.

    Prerequisite: GIS 102 with a “C” or higher.
  
  • GIS 203 - Advanced GIS Project


    Credits: (5)
    Using ArcGIS, create individual GIS projects from pre-approved data sets. Covers formulating a research question for analysis, conducting background research, map development and layout, and presenting the results in a research paper.

    Prerequisite: GIS 102 with a “C” or higher.

Health Care Management

  
  • HCM 325 - Project Management in Healthcare


    Credits: (5)
    Provides a framework for understanding and applying the ideas, methods, principles, practices, and knowledge of structured project management in healthcare settings. Learn to apply the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques for project activities necessary to meet project requirements through software and approaches modeled on the principles of Project Management Institute Global Standards. Emphasis is on project management application in healthcare settings.

    Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
  
  • HCM 327 - Marketing for Health Care Managers


    Credits: (5)
    Develop the marketing knowledge and skills necessary for successful marketing in healthcare settings including aspects of business-to-business, business-to-customer, and appropriate use of digital platforms. Topics include marketing concepts and strategies, cost benefit analysis, and assessment of success of marketing initiatives.

    Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
  
  • HCM 335 - Healthcare Operations Management


    Credits: (5)
    Explore and apply the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management in different sizes and types of healthcare organizations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, scheduling, quality assurance, continual improvement and operational effectiveness, environmentally sustainable practices, and inventory management.

    Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
  
  • HCM 339 - Human Resources and the Healthcare Manager


    Credits: (5)
    Explores the role that the human resources function and the manager play to achieve high levels of organizational performance in healthcare settings. Evaluate the organizational impact related to the following areas of human resources: talent acquisition and talent management; total rewards (compensation and benefits); evaluating and managing employee performance; union relationships, health, safety, and security.

    Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
  
  • HCM 425 - Principles of Finance in Healthcare


    Credits: (5)
    Introduction to the application of financial management principles in the healthcare setting. Includes the analysis of financial statements for capital decision making and managing working capital (planning and control, equipment purchase and depreciation, budgeting) and. Review the people, processes, and technology used during each phase of the healthcare reimbursement cycle. Evaluate best practices in revenue cycle management, including coding and reimbursement to make effective management decisions.

    Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.

History

  
  • HIST& 116 - Western Civilization I


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    Survey of the origins of Western civilization in the Near East, ancient Greece and Rome, through the end of the Middle Ages.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 117 - Western Civilization II: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    Survey of the origins of Western civilization from the end of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation through the end of the French revolution.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 118 - Western Civilization III: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    Survey of the origins of Western civilization from the end of the French revolution to the present day.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST 121 - Religions of the World: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    Introduction to the history of the major world religions, with primary attention to their origins, basic structures, and role in contemporary society.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a “C” or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 126 - World Civilizations I: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    A study of human achievements from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. Includes the culture and institutions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 127 - World Civilizations II: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of world civilizations from the 13th through the early 19th century. Includes the Renaissance and Reformation, Islamic Empires, European colonization, Scientific Revolution, and the American and French Revolutions.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 128 - World Civilizations III: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of world history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics include the Industrial Revolution, global imperialism, nationalism and nation building, communism, fascism, and the Cold War.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 146 - US History I: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of the United States from the Native American cultures and the founding of the colonies through 1815.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 147 - US History II: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of United States history from 1815 to 1914.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 148 - US History III: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    A survey of United States history from 1914 to the present.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
  
  • HIST& 214 - Pacific NW History


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    Exploration, settlement, and development of the Pacific Northwest with emphasis on the state of Washington.

    Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • HIST& 215 - Women in US History


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    This course explores womens place in American History, including historical attitudes about womens place in society and the realities of life and work for women of a variety of backgrounds in American History from pre-colonial times to the present. The course also covers the womens rights movements from the mid-1800s to the present.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • HIST& 219 - Native American History: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    The American Indian from earliest times to the present.

    Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • HIST 242 - History of the Modern Middle East: D


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    With a particular emphasis on the effects of imperialism and colonialism, this course explores the social, political, and cultural changes that have occurred in the Middle East during the past two centuries, reflecting on the history of the region and the connection to present conflicts.

    Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
  
  • HIST 270 - History of Modern Asia


    Credits: (5)
    Social Sciences
    Comprehensive look at the events and people who have shaped the past 150 years of Asia-Pacific history, and relates it to Pacific Basin relationships today.

    Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
  
  • HIST 280 - Introduction to Chinese Civilization


    Credits: (1-5)
    Survey of Chinese history and culture from ancient time to present.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • HIST 295 - History Integrative Experience Seminar


    Credits: (2)
    An Integrative Experience emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in history, including the societal context of history and technology, and/or the ethical, political, and cultural aspects of history.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • HIST 299 - Learning into Action


    Credits: (1-15)
    Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action.

    Prerequisite: None.

HS21+ Adult High School Diploma

  
  • HSC 010 - Academic Success Skills


    Credits: (1-10)
    This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of academic success skills necessary for completion of a high school diploma. Guides students through the process of developing a plan for completing the requirements for their high school diploma and transition to college.

    Prerequisite: CASAS reading score of 225 or higher or instructor permission.
  
  • HSC 015 - HS21+ Prior & Experiential Learning Project


    Credits: (1-5)
    This course is designed to help students demonstrate high school competencies in fulfillment of HS21+ diploma requirements through completion of individual portfolio assignments.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CCB 018 and Permission.
  
  • HSC 018 - HSC First Quarter Experience


    Credits: (3)
    In this course, students will explore the relationship between power and education by learning about the historical inequities of the U.S. public school system. Students will identify the institutional, societal, and personal barriers to education that they have faced in the past and create a plan for overcoming those barriers in the future. Students will receive consistent study skills instruction and feedback that they will apply to co-enrolled courses.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • HSC 020 - HSC Academic Skills Lab


    Credits: (1-5)
    Students receive support and tutoring in academic skills and subject content for coursework and competencies needed to meet adult high school completion requirements.

    Prerequisite: None.
  
  • HSC 021 - Competency–Science w/ Lab


    Credits: (1)
    This course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate high school competency in lab sciences through life experience.

    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 and Department Chair permission.
  
  • HSC 022 - Competency–Health


    Credits: (1)
    This course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate high school competency in health through life experience.

    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 and Department Chair permission.
  
  • HSC 023 - Competency–Fine Arts


    Credits: (1)
    This course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate high school competency in fine arts through life experience.

    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 and Department Chair permission.
  
  • HSC 024 - Competency–PE


    Credits: (1)
    This course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate high school competency in physical education through life experience.

    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 and Department Chair permission.
  
  • HSC 025 - Competency–Occupational Education


    Credits: (1)
    This course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate high school competency in occupational education through life experience.

    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 and Department Chair permission.
  
  • HSC 026 - Competency–World Languages


    Credits: (1)
    This course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate high school competency in world languages through life experience.

    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 and Department Chair permission.
  
  • HSC 040 - HSC Mathematics


    Credits: (5)
    This course covers topics in fulfillment of math requirements for the HS21+ diploma.

    Prerequisite: Completion / co-enrollment in HSC 018 or permission.
  
  • HSC 044 - Introduction to Geometry and Math Literacy


    Credits: (5)
    Students will review and apply basic math skills while exploring topics in geometry.

    Prerequisite: None
  
  • HSC 045 - HSC Algebra II


    Credits: (5)
    This course continues topics covered in high school algebra and completes all HS math requirements for the HS+ diploma.

    Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 or Permission AND one of the following: completion of CCB 043, CASAS Math Goals score 236-250, or placement based on HS transcripts.
  
  • HSC 050 - HSC Fine Arts


    Credits: (3)
    This course explores the forms, meanings, and purposes of art and its role in human society.

    Prerequisite: Completion of/co-enrollment in HSC 018 or permission.
  
  • HSC 060 - HSC Social Studies Project


    Credits: (1-5)
    This project-based course is designed to help students demonstrate competency in social studies subjects required for the HS+ diploma.

    Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a “D” or higher AND HSC 065 with a “C” or higher (or 1 credit U.S. History from HS transcripts).
  
  • HSC 061 - HSC World Problems and Fine Arts


    Credits: (5)
    This course explores the historical and cultural context of current world problems using methods of Theater of the Oppressed and/or other art forms.

    Prerequisite: Completion of /co-enrollment in HSC 018 or Permission.
  
  • HSC 062 - HSC History, Geography, World Problems


    Credits: (5)
    This course explores the historical and cultural context of current world problems.

    Prerequisite: Completion of /co-enrollment in HSC 018 or Permission.
  
  • HSC 063 - HSC Civics and Government


    Credits: (3)
    In this course, students explore federal, state, tribal, and local government organization and procedures, as well as their histories and underlying philosophies. This includes study of primary source materials that serve as foundational documents for these systems of government.

    Prerequisite:HSC 065 with a “C” (or 1 credit U.S. History from HS transcripts) Prerequisite/ Corequisite: HSC 018 with “D”.
  
  • HSC 065 - HSC US History


    Credits: (5)
    This course examines major developments in U.S. history.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a “D” or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
  
  • HSC 066 - Washington State History


    Credits: (3)
    Students explore topics in Washington State history.

    Prerequisite: CASAS Reading Score 228 or completion of CCB/ENGL 095 AND Co-requisite HSC 018
  
  • HSC 067 - Washington State History and the Environment


    Credits: (5)
    Students explore the ways in which human civilization has shaped the land in Washington State throughout its history.

    Prerequisite: CASAS Reading Score 228 or completion of CCB/ENGL 095 AND Co-requisite HSC 018
  
  • HSC 068 - HSC Washington State History and Ethnic Studies


    Credits: (5)
    This course examines major developments in Washington State history and the Pacific Northwest region.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a D or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
  
  • HSC 069 - Washington State History and the Environment (w/lab)


    Credits: (5)
    Students explore the ways in which human civilization has shaped the land in Washington State throughout its history.

    Prerequisite: CASAS Reading Score 236 or completion of CCB/ENGL 096 AND co-requisite HSC 018
  
  • HSC 070 - HSC Science Project


    Credits: (5)
    This course covers science topics in Life and/or Physical Sciences in fulfillment of high school completion Science requirements. There is no lab associated with this course.

    Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a “D” or higher.
  
  • HSC 071 - HSC Physical Science & Algebra


    Credits: (1-10)
    For students who are interested in entering the medical or other STEM fields, especially Pre-Nursing, this course offers a refresher (or an introduction) to topics including physics, chemistry, and biology, along with the foundational math required to understand these subjects.

    Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a grade of D or higher; and MATH 96 or CCB 042 with a C or higher, or a pre-algebra class at another institution; and CCB or ENGL 096 with a C or higher OR placement into CCB or ENGL 097
  
  • HSC 073 - HSC Science of Music


    Credits: (5)
    Students explore the connection between music and science by learning about the physics of sound, the biology of sound perception, and the psychology of human responses to music. This course is especially useful to students pursuing Early Childhood Education AAS or Education DTA.

    Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a grade of D or higher; and MATH 96 or CCB 042 with a grade of C or higher, or a pre-algebra class at another institution; and CCB or ENGL 096 with a grade of C or higher OR placement into CCB or ENGL 097
  
  • HSC 074 - HSC Botany


    Credits: (5)
    Students explore the structure and life cycle of plants and their role in our ecosystem and in society.

    Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a grade of D or higher; and MATH 96 or CCB 042 with a C or higher, or a pre-algebra class at another institution; and CCB or ENGL 096 with a C or higher OR placement into CCB or ENGL 097
  
  • HSC 075 - HSC Science with Lab


    Credits: (5)
    This course covers life and /or physical science topics.

    Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a grade of D or higher; and MATH 96 or CCB 042 with a C or higher, or a pre-algebra class at another institution; and CCB or ENGL 096 with a C or higher OR placement into CCB or ENGL 097
  
  • HSC 076 - HSC Nutrition, Health & Fitness


    Credits: (5)
    This course explores basic principles of nutritional science, digestion, absorption, and metabolism, scientific evaluation of nutritional needs of humans, cultural influences on food, and current nutrition controversies.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a “D” or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
  
  • HSC 080 - HSC Physical Education and Health


    Credits: (3)
    This course covers topics in health and fitness in fulfillment of high school completion requirements.

    Prerequisite/Co-requisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a grade of D or higher OR concurrent enrollment.

Human Services

  
  • HSERV 101 - Introduction to Human Services


    Credits: (3)
    Overview of the delivery systems in social services with focus on historical perspectives, pluralism and current trends. (Required course for students seeking a Human Services degree).

    Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a “D” or higher or concurrent enrollment.
 

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